Michael Dugan Sr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic national organization. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of portfolio management options.

Amy Macisaac is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill for 20 years, as well as at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Transcend Capital Advisors. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a consultative approach to develop tailored investment programs that incorporate traditional and alternative strategies, supported by both third-party managers and in-house resources.

Ryan Hanisak is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Summit Financial and its affiliated entities since 2002. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, along with financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to client portfolio management.

Patricia Caccavo is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Summit Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Summit Risk Management, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. from 2011 to 2018. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to support customized client solutions.

Randi Loreti is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. from 2002 to 2018. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through both discretionary and consultative approaches.

Stephan Bilyk is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stawnychy Financial Services and Stevens Institute of Technology. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth-management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategy primarily using low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by customized fixed-income portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and specialized advisory services.

Daniel Petrie Jr. is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Seraphim Capital Management and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a college professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring using both model and bespoke strategies across various investment approaches, managing approximately $1.21 billion in assets.

Ryan Freda is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in institutional advancement and athletics at DeSales University and Lehigh University. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent design business, Ryan Freda Designs. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm utilizes long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategies with low-cost, passively managed funds supplemented by customized fixed-income ladders and third-party sub-advisers.

Brian Hoffman is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously at PNC Investments from 2013 to 2016. Hoffman is also an author and writer as a non-investment-related activity. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managers, while also offering ERISA-related advisory services for qualified plans.

Christopher Noviello is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc. and has held roles at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside his advisory work, he serves on the board of Grassroots Conservation, a nonprofit organization. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various model strategies and places particular emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Connor Donovan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he attended Lehigh University. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, and it offers integrated tax and back-office services.

Christopher Cvitan is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at TFS Securities, Inc., MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Coal Diamond LLC. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, pension, and charitable entities. The firm manages approximately $4.26 billion in discretionary assets and delivers investment advice through a blend of in-house strategies, factor-based and ETF model portfolios, and monitored independent managers, with an emphasis on tax awareness and customized fixed-income portfolios.

Rohan Somar Jr is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Rivertan Financial Group as a financial analyst. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, employing various analytical approaches and offering retirement plan fiduciary consulting.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanderbilt Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc. Beyond her advisory role, she is a pastor, motivational speaker, and author who addresses topics such as 9/11 survival, sexual trauma, prison reform, entrepreneurship, and team building. She is also actively involved in community service as the board chair and president of Generation X Community Association, which provides scholarships, financial literacy education, and support to marginalized communities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Kevin Ryan is a financial advisor at Beacon Trust in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Beacon Trust in 2025 and has prior experience at JP Management LLC and Kerry Group. Beacon Trust provides financial planning, tax preparation, and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and certain business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets using an open-architecture platform with a risk-first investment framework and offers integrated trust and banking referral capabilities.

Barbara Nevils is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously led Nevils Financial, LLC for 18 years. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized consulting to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost passive funds and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside coordination with outside professionals.

Christopher Moore is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2004. He previously worked at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions for one year. Simon Quick Advisors provides wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services to individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and affiliated private investment funds, alongside proprietary tools and sub-advisory relationships.

Brian Cody is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, Private Advisor Group, and Carson Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Cody volunteers as a VITA Advanced Tax Preparer with United Way. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Gwizdz is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and served four years in the United States Army. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized, risk-based model allocations using a range of strategies, including low-cost ETFs and direct indexing, supported by technology partnerships and third-party sub-advisors.

Lisa Manzolillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, and foundations by providing wealth management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative analysis, in-person due diligence, and ongoing monitoring to allocate client assets among independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.